update:2019.7.11

Good access from Tokyo! The "Zazen experience" that calms and refreshes your mind in Kamakura is hot!

Interesting words in this article: Kanagawa Kamakura Japanese culture experience Training experience (Zazen, waterfall meditation, Homa)

Hello to all of you who are visiting Activity Japan, I thought I'd go somewhere during the Obon holidays, and when I looked up the airline tickets with excitement, my heart was about to break for more than three times the normal price. Is this what an office worker is ... I belong to a mysterious organization called a company, and I can't help feeling that my heart is being eroded by getting on a crowded train at a fixed date and time, doing trivial work, and passing time. Every Sunday night, I feel depressed, "Is it a company from tomorrow ...", and I have no dreams or hopes, and even small things get frustrated. I found the best activity for me. I think it's something different to call an activity Zazen "is. Some people like me may be tired, so I will introduce them. Of course, it is also recommended for those who feel more positive.

What is zazen?

Zazen Is one of the tasks (Zen training method) to correct the posture, sit down, and unify the spirit. Zazen There is also a theory that it is almost certain that he was practicing yoga. Meditation with closed eyes is a different concept. There are various ways to do it, so I can't say for sure, but basically, I adjust my breathing, get rid of my thoughts, and calmly stabilize my feelings. For beginners at temples and dojos Zazen A meditation session (zazen meditation) is held, and it is becoming as popular as the sutra-copying and chanting sessions. Not only in places with many temples such as Kyoto, but also in Tokyo, there are many beginner training sessions that you can easily participate in. It seems that foreign tourists will also be pleased. This time, we will show you a recommended plan in Kamakura, a sightseeing spot near Tokyo.

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[Kamakura Zazen Experience] Maintenance of mind and body by zazen at a temple in Kamakura

[Kanagawa / Kamakura] Experience zazen at a temple that is a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station! Would you like to maintain your mind and body?

SAMURAI Project

Kamakura

9,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreigners. It is a land where many Japanese cultures remain along with nature. And it is the birthplace of the Kamakura Shogunate, the government of the samurai. We are holding a SAMURAI Project where you can experience Japanese culture at Kigenin, a temple that is normally inaccessible to the general public, right after getting off JR Kita-Kamakura Station.

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《Tour period》
Year-round
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Experience fee
* A temple admission fee of 300 yen and a temple visit (eg, your own worship amount at a shrine or temple) are required at the venue of the event.
《Age of participation》
10 years old ~
"The meeting place"
409 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
In front of Engakuji entrance

Kigenin, where Natsume Soseki also attended Zen meditation, is a temple that ordinary people cannot normally enter. Zazen I am glad that it seems like a chosen person to be allowed to enter for the purpose of experiencing. Twice in the time required for about 2 hours Zazen Not only listening to the priest's story, Zazen There are plenty of contents, such as drawing a circle of art with a brush and having tea while looking at the beautiful garden. The priest will carefully explain your attitude and give you guidance, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind. The participation fee is 8,500 yen, and 1 to 50 people can experience it at the same time, so it's okay for individuals or groups. Joining with people from the company, as well as friends and family, may open up new doors. No special preparation is required for clothing or belongings, but avoid skirts and other items that are difficult to move.

Please note that the deadline for accepting reservations is 30 days in advance. It is not possible to experience sightseeing in the meantime, so make a plan, make a reservation, and come on the day.

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Finally

Zazen I hope that the experience will give me the heart to deal with the frustration of work and daily life. I know it's not that easy. I don't know how much time I have to face myself, which I don't usually have, so I hope that this kind of experience will help me to broaden my thinking. Even in the hot season Zazen If you calm your mind, you may be able to stay cool. That's a lie, it's a little overwhelming.

When it's hot, I want to put in a cooler and drink cold beer in front of the electric fan. Desire. However, it is also a valuable opportunity to enter a temple that you can not usually enter, so I would definitely like to experience it. If you are interested, make a reservation up to 30 days in advance.

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Interesting words in this article: Kanagawa Kamakura Japanese culture experience Training experience (Zazen, waterfall meditation, Homa)

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[Kita-ku, Kyoto] Evening the Zen in the night sky (Daitokuji Daijiin venue) You can enjoy Kyoto at night with your body and mind.

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Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

2,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

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During the dramatic time from dusk to night, when you meditation in the quiet precincts, you can hear the sound of the wind swaying the grass. The gentle narrative of the monk makes the mind and body a little easier. Why don't you finish your work today and come to the temple at night? This is a new way to spend your time, as proposed by the recommended Kyoto experience. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Outline of the event & explanation of temples and shrines (

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